From Pools to Pixels: A Short History of Seeing Through Things
From Roman pools to Apple’s Liquid Glass, designers have always played with transparency to reveal, hide, and delight. This piece traces how glass shaped cathedrals, modern homes, and now the screens in our pockets – and why a little distortion makes design feel more human.
The Secret Lives of Color | Kassia St. Clair
A kaleidoscopic history told through 75 shades. From battlefield browns to plague-fighting whites, this book uncovers the hidden stories behind the colors we live with – and the strange ways they’ve shaped art, culture, and everything in between.